Col John Glenn Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 81% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was equal to the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
362 students

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)81%
78%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)83%
83%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
3%
8%

Black
2%
17%

White
88%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Col John Glenn Elementary School?
362 students attend Col John Glenn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Col John Glenn Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Col John Glenn Elementary School?
Col John Glenn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Col John Glenn Elementary School offer ?
Col John Glenn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Col John Glenn Elementary School part of?
Col John Glenn Elementary School is part of Parma City School District.
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